Santa Ana Unified School District public meetings in 2021

Special Board Meeting

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will consider approving a plan for Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Funds totaling $10,399,875 for the 2021/22–2025/26 academic years. The funds support professional learning, coaching, mentoring, and programs to improve instruction and reengage students. This is the only substantive action item on the special meeting agenda.

• Approval of the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Plan for $10,399,875 over five years
• Funds designated for professional learning, coaching, mentoring, and literacy instruction improvements
• Plan addresses educator equity, quality, and effectiveness for certificated staff
• Meeting is a special session with public comment limited to agenda items only

The Board of Education approved the Plan for Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Funds covering the 2021/22 through 2025/26 academic years. This plan determines how specific grant funds will be used to support educator effectiveness.

• Approved Plan for Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Funds for 2021/22-2025/26 Academic Years (3-0)

Annual Organizational Meeting & Regular Board Meeting

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect a president, vice president, and clerk, approve a schedule of regular meetings for 2022, and designate board representatives to committees and commissions. Prior to open session, the board will recess to closed session to discuss student expulsions, labor negotiations, personnel matters, existing and anticipated litigation, and real property negotiations. No other substantive open-session items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of student expulsions under Education Code Sections (closed session)
• Conference with labor negotiator for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA bargaining units (closed session)
• Public employee discipline/dismissal for administrative positions (closed session)
• Conference with real property negotiator for district-wide property disposition/acquisition involving over 50 parcels (closed session)
• Annual organizational meeting: election of officers, approval of 2022 regular meeting dates, and committee appointments

The Board of Education elected its officers for the upcoming term and established the 2022 regular and special meeting dates. Additionally, the Board appointed five administrative staff members and approved the majority of the consent calendar.

• Elected Trustee Rodriguez as President (4-0-1)
• Elected Trustee Torres as Vice President (5-0)
• Elected Trustee Alvarez as Clerk (5-0)
• Established 2022 regular and special meetings for the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
• Appointed Jennifer Flores as Associate Superintendent, Human Resources (5-0)
• Appointed Alicia Skibby as Coordinator, Special Projects (5-0)
• Appointed Javier Ayala as Assistant Principal, Valley High School (5-0)
• Appointed Estrella Villafranca-Ruiz and Luis Reyes as Assistant Principals (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to continue the transition from an at-large to a by-trustee area election system under the California Voting Rights Act. The board will conduct the fifth public hearing on criteria for trustee area boundaries, discuss proposed maps, and vote on Resolution No. 21/22-3430 recommending that the Orange County Committee on School District Organization approve and establish the trustee areas. The resolution, if adopted, would change how school board trustees are elected starting with the 2022 election.

• Fifth public hearing on criteria for trustee area boundaries under the California Voting Rights Act
• Discussion of criteria for drafting trustee area boundaries and review of four proposed map scenarios
• Adoption of Resolution No. 21/22-3430 recommending trustee areas to the Orange County Committee on School District Organization
• No fiscal impact reported for any item
• Meeting held at Segerstrom High School Library, 2301 W. MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana

The Board held a public hearing regarding the California Voting Rights Act and the creation of five trustee areas. The Board voted to adopt scenario map number four, which establishes the boundaries and election sequence for these areas.

• Adopted scenario map number four with trustee areas four and five up for election in 2022 and areas one, two, and three up for election in 2024 (3-0, 2 abstentions)

Regular Board Meeting

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will convene in closed session to discuss student expulsions, labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units, real property negotiations involving numerous district-wide parcels, existing and anticipated litigation, and personnel appointments. Following closed session, the board will reconvene for recognitions, including employees of the month and state/national speech and debate champions, and approval of consent calendar items such as meeting minutes and gift acceptance.

• Closed session includes conference with labor negotiator for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA and unrepresented employees
• Real property negotiations with district representative over 60+ assessor parcel numbers for disposition or acquisition
• Student expulsions and discipline issues to be discussed in closed session
• Certificated Employee of the Month recognition for nurse Tina Vander Wende at Valley High School ($50 gift card)
• Recognition of Muir Fundamental, Sierra Preparatory, and Santa Ana High School speech and debate champions

The Board appointed two staff members and approved various district contracts, purchase orders, and the personnel calendar. A student expulsion term was modified, and a deductive change order for Saddleback High School was approved.

• Appointed Maria Sandoval as Assistant Principal, Franklin Elementary School (5-0)
• Appointed Andrea Foster as Coordinator of Health Services/Home Hospital Instruction (5-0)
• Approved modified expulsion for student #410534 to remainder of year plus following semester (5-0)
• Approved 2021-22 agreements/contracts (3-2)
• Approved 2021-22 no-cost community partnership agreements (5-0)
• Ratified purchase orders from Oct 13 to Oct 26, 2021 (5-0)
• Ratified expenditures over $25,000 from Oct 13 to Oct 26, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Deductive Change Order No. 1 for Saddleback High School food service building and Building C modernization (5-0)

Special Board Meeting - Revised Agenda 11/3/21

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board will hold a public hearing and discussion on transitioning from an at-large to a by-trustee area electoral system under the California Voting Rights Act. This is the third public hearing on criteria for establishing trustee area boundaries, and the board will review proposed maps. No final action is expected at this meeting.

• Public hearing on criteria for trustee area boundaries under California Voting Rights Act
• Discussion of demographer's proposed trustee area maps (Scenarios 1-3)
• Board previously approved resolution to change from at-large to by-district elections on August 10
• Transition must be in place for 2022 election
• Two more public hearings required after tonight (one on criteria, two on maps total)

The Board conducted its fourth public hearing regarding the California Voting Rights Act and the creation of five trustee areas. No maps were adopted during this meeting; the Board will make a decision on which map to adopt at a subsequent meeting.

Regular Board Meeting

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units, employee discipline and evaluations, existing litigation, and potential real property acquisitions or dispositions across dozens of parcels district-wide. The consent calendar includes ratification of a master contract with nonpublic schools and agencies for students with disabilities for the 2021-22 school year, totaling $217,000, and a quarterly Williams Settlement complaint report.

• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA bargaining units and unrepresented employees
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release/reassignment/appointments/performance evaluation for assistant principals and superintendent
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (three case numbers)
• Closed session: conference with real property negotiators regarding district-wide disposition or acquisition, referencing over 50 assessor parcel numbers
• Consent calendar: ratification of continuing master contract with nonpublic schools/agencies for students with disabilities, $217,000

The Board approved the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Expenditure Plan and multiple Memorandums of Understanding with the CSEA. Several assistant principal appointments were confirmed, and revised job descriptions for Associate Superintendents were approved. A contract for processed commodity food products was denied.

• Appointed Alexandra Pineda as Assistant Principal, Carr Intermediate School (5-0)
• Appointed Sandra Escalante-Palmer as Assistant Principal, McFadden Institute of Technology (4-1)
• Appointed Jordan Gonzales as Assistant Principal, Villa Fundamental Intermediate School (5-0)
• Appointed Christian Mendoza as Assistant Principal, Esqueda Elementary School (5-0)
• Approved Revised Job Description: Associate Superintendent, Human Resources (3-2)
• Approved Revised Job Description: Associate Superintendent - Business Services (3-2)
• Approved ESSER III Expenditure Plan (5-0)
• Denied contract with Gold Star Foods for Processed Commodity Food Products (1-4)

Special Board Meeting

The board is conducting a public hearing and discussion on transitioning from an at-large to a by-trustee area election system for the 2022 election, as required by the California Voting Rights Act. The meeting focuses on receiving public input on criteria for drafting trustee area boundaries, with draft maps and demographic data provided. No fiscal impact is noted.

• Public hearing on California Voting Rights Act transition to by-district elections
• Discussion on criteria for drafting trustee area boundaries
• Demographic and boundary maps (Census, school bounds, CVAP by race) included
• Third public hearing in the CVRA process; two more hearings on proposed maps to follow
• No fiscal impact reported

The Board conducted its third public hearing to gather community input on criteria for drawing five trustee area boundaries. No final decisions were made on the maps during this meeting.

Special Board Meeting

The board is holding the second of four required public hearings under the California Voting Rights Act to receive input on criteria for drawing trustee-area boundaries, part of a transition from at-large to by-district elections for the 2022 election. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on criteria for establishing trustee-area boundaries (California Voting Rights Act)
• Transition from at-large to by-district election system for board trustees
• Third public hearing scheduled for October 25, 2021

The Board conducted a public hearing to gather community input on criteria for drawing five trustee area boundaries. No final decisions were made regarding the maps; the Board will review proposed maps from a demographer at a later date.

Regular Board Meeting

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will convene in closed session to discuss labor negotiations, personnel matters, litigation, and real property negotiations for numerous parcels. In open session, the board will consider a consent calendar including approval of minutes, acceptance of $1,000 in gifts, and a $700 membership with the Kodaly Association of Southern California.

• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for multiple bargaining units
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/appointments including Superintendent's evaluation
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (three cases)
• Closed session: conference with real property negotiators for district-wide disposition/acquisition of 57 parcels
• Consent calendar: acceptance of $1,000 in gifts (total donations-to-date $1,198) and $700 membership with Kodaly Association of Southern California

The Board approved the personnel calendar, the updated Measure I Active Project List, and several contracts for students with disabilities. It also approved Memorandums of Understanding regarding extended paid sick leave for educators and school police officers.

• Approved Personnel Calendar for hiring, promotions, transfers, resignations, retirements, and leaves (5-0)
• Approved updated Measure I Active Project List and Declining Balance (5-0)
• Approved Deductive Change Order No. 1 for Saddleback High School food service building and Building C modernization (5-0)
• Accepted completion of contracts for Saddleback High School bid packages 5 and 11 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Santa Ana Educators’ Association regarding Extended Paid Sick Leave (5-0)
• Approved MOU with School Police Officers’ Association regarding Extended Paid Sick Leave (4-0-1)
• Ratified master contracts/service agreements for students with disabilities for 2021-22 (5-0)
• Approved disposal of obsolete library books and textbooks (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

This is a regular board meeting of the Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education. The board will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with several bargaining units, employee discipline and appointments, existing and anticipated litigation, and real property negotiations. Open session includes employee recognitions and approval of consent calendar items such as meeting minutes and acceptance of gifts.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA and unrepresented employees
• Closed session discussion on public employee discipline/dismissal/release/reassignment/appointments
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation and anticipated litigation
• Closed session conference with real property negotiators regarding district-wide property disposition or acquisition (55 parcel numbers listed)
• Recognition of Cesar Vargas as Certificated Employee of the Month and Adriana Olivares as Classified Employee of the Month (each with $50 e-gift card)

The Board appointed five new administrators and approved a separation agreement for a certificated employee. They also approved the personnel calendar and two Memoranda of Understanding regarding quarantine learning and a challenge match grant.

• Appointed Atikah Osman as Assistant Principal, Saddleback High School (5-0)
• Appointed Josie Castillo as Assistant Principal, Carr Intermediate School (5-0)
• Appointed Rebecca Fraticelli as Assistant Principal, Adams Elementary School (5-0)
• Appointed Jonathan Koyama as Director of Purchasing and Stores (5-0)
• Appointed Sandra Bermudez as Position Control and Financial Manager (5-0)
• Approved separation agreement for a certificated employee (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Calendar for hiring, promotions, transfers, resignations, retirements, and leaves (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Santa Ana Educators’ Association regarding Quarantine Learning (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board met on September 14, 2021 to consider several agenda items, including closed‑session discussions on labor negotiations, employee discipline, litigation, and real‑property matters. In the open session the board approved the August 24, 2021 meeting minutes and accepted $198 in gifts under Board Policy 3290. The board also approved a $5,457,849 contract to fund Head Start services for 470 preschoolers at eight elementary schools for the 2021‑22 program year.

• Approval of August 24, 2021 Board meeting minutes (no fiscal impact)
• Acceptance of gifts, grants and bequests totaling $198 (no fiscal impact)
• Approval of $5,457,849 Head Start contract for 2021‑22 serving 470 students at Adams, Broadway, Edison, Jackson, John Muir, Kennedy, Mitchell, and Monte Vista Elementary Schools
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, and CWA bargaining units
• Closed‑session discussion of real‑property negotiations involving multiple Assessor’s Parcel Numbers

The Board approved the District's unaudited actuals for the 2020-21 school year and the personnel calendar. Several staff appointments and workers' compensation awards were approved following a closed session. The Superintendent also detailed the decision to mandate COVID-19 testing for all students and staff.

• Appointed Steven Long as Coordinator of College and Career Readiness - CTE (5-0)
• Appointed Pedro Reyes as Assistant Principal, Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School (5-0)
• Appointed Rosendo Reyes as Assistant Principal, Martin Elementary School (5-0)
• Approved Workers' Compensation Stipulated Award of $68,440 (5-0)
• Approved Workers' Compensation Stipulated Award of $36,177.50 (5-0)
• Approved remainder of consent calendar, including Head Start funding and disability service contracts (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Calendar for hiring, promotions, and transfers (3-0-1)
• Approved District's Unaudited Actuals for 2020-21 school year (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2021, starting with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, personnel actions, existing and anticipated litigation, and real property negotiations for numerous district-wide parcels. The open session includes recognition of Dr. Kirt K. Patel for his role in administering nearly 32,000 vaccines at district clinics, and a consent calendar with items such as meeting minutes, a Williams Settlement quarterly report, and approval of $30,500 in special education reimbursements.

• Recognition of Dr. Kirt K. Patel for partnership in vaccinating nearly 32,000 people at SAUSD clinics
• Closed session real property negotiations for district-wide disposition/acquisition (55+ assessor parcel numbers listed)
• Closed session labor negotiations with SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA and unrepresented employees
• Consent: Approval of $30,500 payment for student with disabilities reimbursement (2021-22)
• Consent: Orange County Department of Education Williams Settlement Legislation fourth quarter report for 2020-21

Special Board Meeting - Closed Session Only

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education is convening a special meeting held in closed session. The primary item of business involves a performance evaluation for the Superintendent.

• Performance Evaluation - Superintendent

The Board of Education met for a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. No substantive decisions or public actions were recorded in the minutes.

Regular Board Meeting

The board will first hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units, employee discipline/dismissal/appointments, existing litigation in two cases, and real property negotiations involving numerous parcels. After reconvening, the board will consider a consent calendar including approval of prior meeting minutes, high school PE permanent waivers for six schools, and a $29,750 payment for special education services for three students with disabilities.

• Closed session labor negotiations with SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, and CWA bargaining units
• Closed session discussion of public employee discipline/dismissal/appointments for multiple positions
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on two existing litigation cases (Case Nos. 30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC and 30-2019-01069196-CU-MC-CJC)
• Closed session real property negotiations on 50+ parcels district-wide
• Consent calendar approval of $29,750 payment for special education services for three students with disabilities

The Board approved resolutions to establish trustee areas and initiate the process for imposing trustee term limits. Several administrative appointments and a 2% salary increase for various Assistant and Deputy Superintendents were approved. A temporary employment agreement for a School Police Chief was denied.

• Appointed Elizabeth Amador as Principal, Thorpe Fundamental Elementary School (5-0)
• Appointed Dolores Alvarado as Director, Special Education (5-0)
• Appointed Raul Olivas as Assistant Principal, MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School (5-0)
• Approved Energy Conservation Services Agreement via Resolution No. 21/22-3414 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase and installation of equipment from Pacific Play Systems, Inc (5-0)
• Denied temporary employment agreement for Ken Grominsky, Temporary School Police Chief (2-3)
• Approved 2% salary increase for eight Deputy and Assistant Superintendent positions (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21/22-3416 to establish trustee areas and elections (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting that begins with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units, public employee appointments/discipline, existing and anticipated litigation, and real property disposition or acquisition involving over 50 assessor's parcel numbers. The open session includes recognition of seven Police Explorers and approval of the June 22, 2021 meeting minutes and a Williams Settlement report.

• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA and unrepresented employees
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release/reassignment/appointments for principal, assistant principal, and manager positions
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (two case numbers) and one potential case of anticipated litigation
• Closed session: real property negotiation for district-wide disposition or acquisition covering 56 assessor's parcel numbers
• Recognition of seven Police Explorers from the SAUSD Police Department Explorer Program

The Board appointed 14 staff members to principal, assistant principal, and management roles. The Board approved a consent calendar of administrative items and the personnel calendar, excluding one specific extra duty request. Future meetings were scheduled to address student board members and district elections.

• Appointed Gerardo Correa as Principal, Carr Intermediate School (5-0)
• Appointed Steve Bayouk as Principal, Washington Elementary School (5-0)
• Appointed Victor De Los Santos as Assistant Principal, Santa Ana High School (5-0)
• Appointed Sandra Ruvalcaba-Yaghoubi as Assistant Principal, Adams Elementary School (5-0)
• Appointed Karah George as Assistant Principal, Heroes Elementary School (5-0)
• Appointed Vivian Hanson and Dana Kassaei as Assistant Principals, Madison Elementary School (5-0)
• Appointed Miriam Merkatz-Gardner as Assistant Principal, Roosevelt-Walker Academy (5-0)
• Appointed Sander Huang as Director of Logistics, Trang Tran as Manager of Accounting, and Ricardo Nieto as Manager of Food Services Operations (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units, personnel actions, existing litigation, and real property negotiations involving numerous parcels. During open session, the board will consider a consent calendar including approval of prior meeting minutes, acceptance of $7,600 in gifts, and approval of the Head Start School Readiness Goals and Action Plan for Winter 2020-21.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA, and unrepresented employees
• Closed session conference on public employee discipline/dismissal/reassignment for Coordinators of Special Education and Intermediate Assistant Principal
• Closed session with legal counsel on existing litigation (multiple case numbers and claims)
• Closed session real property negotiations covering 56 assessor parcel numbers district-wide
• Acceptance of $7,600 in gifts under Board Policy 3290

The Board adopted the 2021-22 proposed budget and approved salary increases for confidential, management, and supervisory employees. Other key actions included approving the Local Control and Accountability Plan and a Memorandum of Understanding with the California School Employees Association. The Board also authorized the rejection of all bids for asymptomatic COVID testing.

• Adopted 2021-22 Proposed Budget (5-0)
• Approved salary increase and one-time off-schedule increase for confidential, management, and supervisory employees (5-0)
• Approved Local Control and Accountability Plan (5-0)
• Approved MOU with California School Employees Association Chapter #41 regarding wages and health benefits (5-0)
• Adopted revised SELPA Local Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20/21-3409 to establish temporary interfund transfers (5-0)
• Authorized staff to amend award for asymptomatic COVID testing and reject all bids (5-0)
• Approved annual funding application for Head Start 2021-22 (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board will vote on a consent calendar including acceptance of gifts totaling $35,911.60 and approval of $48,500 in payments for students with disabilities. Closed session items include labor negotiations, employee discipline, litigation, and real property negotiations for numerous parcels.

• Acceptance of $35,911.60 in gifts under Board Policy 3290
• Approval of $48,500 in reimbursement for services for three students with disabilities
• Conference with labor negotiator for multiple bargaining units
• Discussion of employee discipline/dismissal/reassignment for several positions
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation and anticipated litigation

The Board appointed five new administrators and approved a workers' compensation settlement for a retired employee. The Board also ratified a series of consent calendar items and approved a work calendar agreement with the Santa Ana Educators’ Association.

• Appointed Elizabeth Enloe as Principal of Santa Ana High School (5-0)
• Appointed Rebecca Pianta as Coordinator, College and Career Readiness (5-0)
• Appointed Tisha Sanchez as Manager of Logistics (5-0)
• Appointed Xylon Quezada as Assistant Director of Food Services (5-0)
• Appointed Alma Ulloa as Executive Director, Special Education (5-0)
• Approved $24,900 Workers' Compensation Compromise and Release for a retired employee (5-0)
• Ratified expenditure summary and warrants over $25,000 for April 28 to May 18, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Santa Ana Educators’ Association regarding 2021-22 Certificated work calendar (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board will recess to closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units, existing litigation, real property negotiations, and personnel appointments. Following closed session, the board will reconvene for public presentations and a consent calendar that includes approval of meeting minutes and acceptance of gifts. The agenda also features recognitions for the Certificated and Classified Employees of the Month as well as Classified School Employee Week.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA and unrepresented employees
• Closed session discussion of existing litigation (Case Nos. 30-2019-01068167, 30-2019-01069196, Claim SUSD-008194, 30-2020-01140801)
• Closed session conference with real property negotiator on district-wide property disposition/acquisition (51 APNs listed)
• Closed session public employee discipline/dismissal/release/reassignment/appointments for positions including Assistant Directors, Special Education, Assistant Principal, School Police Supervisor/Sergeant
• Recognitions: Certificated Employee of the Month Lindsey Dawn Hass ($50 e-gift card), Classified Employee of the Month Lorena Simerson ($50 e-gift card), and Classified School Employee Week May 16–22, 2021

The Board approved several new high school courses focused on Ethnic Studies and the arts. It also ratified multiple labor agreements with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and approved a workers' compensation award.

• Approved $49,800 Workers' Compensation Stipulated Award (5-0)
• Approved Ethnic Studies (Revised), English 9 Ethnic Studies, English 9 Honors Ethnic Studies, and Artivism courses (5-0)
• Approved MOU with CSEA regarding Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Liaisons (5-0)
• Approved MOU with CSEA regarding 2021-22 Classified Work Calendars (5-0)
• Approved no-cost community partnership agreements for 2020-21 and 2021-22 (5-0)
• Approved 3D Art & Design, Piano, Honors Piano, and Modern Musicianship I & II courses (5-0)
• Approved personnel calendar and revised job descriptions for Director of Logistics and Director of College and Career Readiness (5-0)
• Approved payment for students with disabilities for 2020-21 school year (5-0)

Special Board Meeting - Closed Session Only Held Telephonically

This is a special closed-session-only meeting of the Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education. The board will confer with its labor negotiator regarding bargaining units, including SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, and CWA, as well as unrepresented employees. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator for multiple bargaining units: SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA, and unrepresented employees

The Board convened for a closed session to consider negotiations, personnel matters, existing litigation, and real property negotiations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the public minutes.

Special Board Meeting - Closed Session Only Held Telephonically

This is a special closed-session meeting with no public agenda items. The only business is discussing the superintendent's performance evaluation under personnel matters. The board will not take any public votes or decisions.

• Closed session discussion: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Reassignment/Appointments – Performance Evaluation of Superintendent

The meeting was held as a closed session to consider personnel matters. No substantive decisions or public actions were recorded in the minutes.

Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board will hold closed‑session discussions on labor negotiations, employee discipline, existing litigation, and real‑property matters. It will also approve the minutes from recent meetings and vote to accept gifts, grants, and bequests totaling $23,500 in accordance with Board Policy 3290. All items will be considered during the telephonic regular board meeting on April 27, 2021.

• Closed‑session: conference with labor negotiator (SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA bargaining units)
• Closed‑session: public employee discipline/dismissal of a high school assistant principal and director of accounting
• Closed‑session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Case No. 30‑2019‑01068167‑CU‑WM‑CSC; 30‑2019‑01069196‑CU‑MC‑CJC; Claim No. SUSK‑010144)
• Closed‑session: conference with real‑property negotiators covering numerous Assessor’s Parcel Numbers
• Consent calendar: acceptance of gifts, grants, and bequests totaling $23,500 per Board Policy 3290

The Board appointed Jessica Salcedo as Assistant Principal of Valley High School. Several administrative items were approved via the consent calendar, while one community partnership agreement was tabled.

• Appointed Jessica Salcedo as Assistant Principal, Valley High School (5-0)
• Approved 2020-21 agreements/contracts listing (3-0-2)
• Tabled No-Cost Community Partnership Agreements for 2020-21 (5-0)
• Ratified Purchase Order Summary for March 10 to April 13, 2021 (3-0-2)
• Approved disposal of obsolete library books and textbooks (5-0)
• Approved revised job description for School Counselor TK-12 (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Calendar for hiring, promotions, and transfers (4-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 8.1-8.4 and 8.7-8.13, 8.15-8.17 (5-0)

Special Board Meeting - Closed Session Only Held Telephonically

This is a special closed-session-only board meeting; no open-session decisions or discussions will occur. The board will meet with its labor negotiator to discuss negotiations with several bargaining units (SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA) and unrepresented employees.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA bargaining units and unrepresented certificated/classified management, supervisory, and confidential employees

The meeting was held in closed session to consider negotiations. No substantive decisions or public actions were recorded in the minutes.

Special Board Meeting - Annual Planning Retreat Held Telephonically

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special telephonic meeting for its annual planning retreat. The main agenda item is a presentation and discussion on Board Priority Updates, where the board will review and confirm priorities, goal statements, and focus areas identified at a previous workshop. No fiscal impact is associated with this item.

• Board Priority Updates presentation for discussion and confirmation of priorities, goals, and focus areas
• Public comments accepted by phone or email before the meeting
• No fiscal impact for the priority updates item

The Board received a presentation on Board Priority Updates from Superintendent Almendarez, Dr. Perez, and Ms. Corridan. No formal votes were taken; the Superintendent stated that Board Priorities would be brought back for approval in June.

Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically

The Board of Education held a telephonic meeting to address several closed session items including legal counsel and labor negotiations. The open session included employee recognitions and the acceptance of gifts.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (Case Nos. 30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC, 30-2019-01069196-CU-MC-CJC, and SUSK-010069)
• Closed session: Public employee discipline/dismissal/release/reassignment/appointment
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, and CWA bargaining units
• Closed session: Conference with real property negotiators regarding district-wide disposition or acquisition
• Acceptance of gifts, grants, and bequests totaling $2,560.00

The Board approved a $30,000 workers' compensation settlement and the termination of a classified employee. Members also approved the 2020-21 School Plans for Student Achievement and a revised CTE Stakeholder Engagement Committee list. The Board accepted a bargaining proposal from the School Police Officers’ Association.

• Approved $30,000 Workers' Compensation Compromise and Release (5-0)
• Approved termination of classified employee (5-0)
• Approved School Plans for Student Achievement for 2020-21 (5-0)
• Approved Revised List of Members for CTE Stakeholder Engagement Committee (3-2)
• Approved Listing of Grant Award Applications for 2020-21 (5-0)
• Accepted Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association initial bargaining proposal (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including updated Triennial District Expulsion Plan (5-0)
• Authorized rejection of all bids for Bid No. 11-21 Fire Alarm Monitoring, Inspection and Testing Services (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education met telephonically on March 9, 2021, to approve routine consent calendar items and address closed-session matters. The board approved past meeting minutes, accepted $27,940 in donations for the 2020-21 fiscal year, and approved a school readiness action plan for the Head Start program. During closed session, the board discussed existing litigation, personnel actions, labor negotiations with four employee unions, and negotiations for district-wide real property acquisitions or dispositions. These actions cover district operations, staff contracts, and property transactions that affect school funding and community resources.

• Approval of past meeting minutes (February 23, 2021; February 26, 2021; August 18, 2020)
• Acceptance of $27,940 in donations, bringing the 2020-21 total to $137,665.39
• Approval of the First Assessment Child Outcomes and School Readiness Action Plan for the 2020-21 Head Start program
• Closed session discussion on real property negotiations for 50 listed Assessor’s Parcel Numbers
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, and CWA bargaining units

Special Board Meeting - Governance Workshop Held Telephonically

This is a special telephonic board meeting held as a governance workshop. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion on developing board priorities. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on discussion only.

• Discussion item: Developing Board Priorities

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss developing Board priorities. The discussion was led by consultants from the Education Support Services Group. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education met telephonically on February 23, 2021, to approve February meeting minutes and accept donated gifts totaling $16,290.00 for school site operations. The board also recognized two monthly employees and held a closed session to discuss litigation, personnel actions, labor negotiations, and real property dispositions. Public comments were accepted via telephone or email under a suspended Brown Act requirement for physical presence.

• Approval of February 9, 2021, regular board meeting minutes.
• Acceptance of donated gifts and grants totaling $16,290.00 for the month.
• Recognition of Cristina Zavala-Venegas (Jefferson Elementary School) and Mary Armstrong (Madison Elementary School) as monthly employees.
• Closed session discussion of real property negotiations for 48 Assessor’s Parcel Numbers.
• Closed session discussion of personnel actions for the Coordinator of College and Career Readiness and Assistant Director of Food Services.

The Board approved a $50,000 workers compensation settlement and appointed three coordinators and directors. Other actions included rejecting all bids for HVAC upgrades and authorizing the purchase of tools from Snap-On Industrial. The Board also delegated authority to the Superintendent for construction change orders up to $200,000.

• Approved $50,000 Workers Compensation Compromise and Release (5-0)
• Appointed Beth Rodenbucher Scott as Coordinator of College and Career Readiness (5-0)
• Appointed Beau Menchaca as Coordinator of College and Career Readiness - CTE Temporary Contract 2020-2021 (5-0)
• Appointed Jamie Sanchez as Assistant Director of Food Services (5-0)
• Authorized immediate dismissal of permanent classified employee ID No. 21171 (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Bid 12-21 HVAC Upgrades (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of tools and accessories from IDSC Holdings, LLC DBA Snap-On Industrial (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20/21-3390 delegating authority for construction change orders up to $200,000 (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation, employee discipline matters, labor negotiations, and real‑property negotiations. After reconvening, the open session will approve prior meeting minutes, accept gifts totaling $4,270.89 (2020‑21 donations $93,435.39), and ratify the listing of 2020‑21 contracts and agreements. All actions will be taken by vote of the Board members present telephonically.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Case Nos. 30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC, 30-2019-01069196-CU-MC-CJC; 2007733JH)
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal of Coordinator of College and Career Readiness and Assistant Director of Food Services
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA bargaining units
• Closed session: conference with real‑property negotiators regarding numerous Assessor's Parcel Numbers
• Open session: approval/ratification of 2020‑21 agreements and contracts (fiscal impact: yes, budgeted from various funds)

The Board approved a series of revised policies regarding student records, suicide prevention, bullying, and nondiscrimination. It also ratified various contracts, purchase orders, and the personnel calendar. A revised job description for School Police Services Police Lieutenant was approved following a separate discussion.

• Approved Consent Calendar including meeting minutes, contracts, and grant applications (4-0)
• Approved revised job description for Police Lieutenant, School Police Services (3-1)
• Approved revised Board Policy 5111 – Admission (4-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy 5125 – Student Records (4-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy 5141.52 – Suicide Prevention (4-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy 5145.3 – Nondiscrimination/Harassment (4-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy 5145.4 – Bullying (4-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy 5146 – Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students (4-0)

Special Board Meeting - Closed Session Only Held Telephonically

This is a special board meeting held telephonically with only a closed session; no public business decisions are made. The board will discuss labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units and consider employee discipline, dismissal, release, reassignment, or appointment.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA bargaining units and unrepresented employees
• Discussion of public employee discipline, dismissal, release, reassignment, and appointment

The meeting consisted of a closed session. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes.

Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically - Revised Agenda 1/23/21

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will meet telephonically to discuss closed session items including litigation, employee discipline, labor negotiations, and real property negotiations. In open session, the board will vote on approving Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) School Plans for Student Achievement for the 2020-21 school year and recognize employees of the month.

• Approval of Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) School Plans for Student Achievement for 2020-21
• Recognition of Certificated Employee of the Month Arica Goly Dowd ($50 e-gift card)
• Recognition of Classified Employee of the Month Mayra Alejandra Ordonez ($50 e-gift card)
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (Case Nos. 30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC and 30-2019-01069196-CU-MC-CJC)
• Closed session: Conference with real property negotiators regarding district-wide property disposition/acquisition (multiple APNs)

The Board approved Comprehensive Support and Improvement School Plans for 2020-21 and authorized battery services agreements and energy storage projects at four campuses. Several contracts for specialty paper and lawn equipment were awarded, and two Memorandums of Understanding with employee associations were approved.

• Approved Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) School Plans for 2020-21 (5-0)
• Authorized battery services agreements with SolarStorage Fund D, LLC and SunPower Corporation Systems (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20/21-3383 for Advanced Energy Storage Project at four campuses (5-0)
• Approved contracts for specialty paper with Spicers Paper, Kelly Paper Co., Office Depot, Norfolk Veteran Supplies, and Quill.com (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of lawn and garden equipment from Deere & Company (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Santa Ana Educators’ Association regarding Romero-Cruz Academy (5-0)
• Approved MOU with CSEA Chapter 41 regarding Chapter President release time (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20/21-3389 condemning the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection (5-0)

Special Board Meeting - Closed Session Only Held Telephonically

This is a special closed session meeting of the Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education, held telephonically. The board will discuss real property negotiations (district-wide disposition or acquisition involving numerous parcels), labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units, and public employee discipline/dismissal/release/reassignment/appointment. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Conference with real property negotiators regarding district-wide disposition or acquisition (numerous Assessor's Parcel Numbers listed)
• Conference with labor negotiator for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA bargaining units and unrepresented employees
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release/reassignment/appointment

The meeting was held in closed session to consider real property negotiators, labor negotiations, and personnel matters. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting telephonically. The board will first recess to closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, personnel matters (Director of Special Education Services and High School Principal), labor negotiations, and real property negotiations. Open session will include recognition of the Advanced Learning Academy Speech and Debate team for winning national championships, approval of consent calendar items including meeting minutes and acceptance of $1,900 in gifts, and a report on the Williams Settlement. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy votes scheduled.

• Recognition of Advanced Learning Academy Speech & Debate team for winning national championship three consecutive years
• Closed session discussion of existing litigation (three case numbers)
• Closed session discussion of anticipated litigation (one potential case)
• Closed session discussion of personnel appointments for Director of Special Education Services and High School Principal
• Consent calendar includes acceptance of $1,900 in gifts and approval of December 15 meeting minutes

The Board approved the renewal petition for El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy and appointed a new Director of Special Education and a high school principal. The Board also ratified several contracts, purchase orders, and a consent calendar including school facility projects.

• Appointed Alma Ulloa as Director of Special Education (5-0)
• Appointed Nata Shin as Principal of Century High School (5-0)
• Approved El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy Renewal Petition (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including PLTW Engineering and International Marketing courses (5-0)
• Approved deductive change orders and contract completion for Jackson Elementary Preschool Lab (5-0)
• Approved deductive change orders and contract completion for Santiago Elementary roofing project (5-0)
• Ratified 2020-21 Agreements/Contracts (5-0)
• Ratified Purchase Order Summary for Nov 11 to Dec 15, 2020 (5-0)